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Lisbon Gay Cruising

If you're looking for some action in Lisbon, Portugal, then look no further for information about gay cruising spots in and around the city. There are a number of saunas and cruising bars to choose from in Lisbon. As always, be conscious of your personal safety when meeting strangers.

Lisbon Hotel Deals

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With a themed decor based on Portuguese tiles, the charming My Story Hotel Ouro occupies an 18th century building in the heart of the historic Baixa district of Lisbon. Its outdoor esplanade is on one of Lisbon's traditional pedestrian streets, and is conveniently located to access the gay life of Bairro Alto nearby. Featuring a golden headboard, all air-conditioned rooms have a private bathroom, a Smart TV, safe and free WiFi. They also have a minibar. Communicating rooms are available upon availability. Each room has an elegant decor and some feature views over the surrounding streets. Featuring tasty dishes and a comprehensive cocktail list, the bar and restaurant at My Story Hotel Ouro is a great spot to enjoy traditional Portuguese cuisine or savour a drink. The central location of the hotel allows guests to easily explore the capital city. The reception is open 24-hours a day. Tejo River is around 400 m and offers the ideal setting to enjoy a drink while watching the sunset, in of Commerce Square's summer terraces. Santa Justa Lift is less than 5-minutes walking from the hotel. Baixa/Chiado Metro Station is a few steps from My Story Hotel Ouro, providing access to most of the greater Lisbon area. The historic facade of the Rossio Train Station is within 5 minutes' walking. Lisbon International Airport is 7.6 km away and is accessible via metro.
Located right in the middle of Lisbon's upscale Avenida da Liberdade, the 5-star Valverde boutique hotel features a patio with pool. Free WiFi access is available. The tranquil bedrooms feature strong-coloured walls contrasting with the light-coloured fabrics. They all include sophisticated and functional furniture plus objects from the 1950's. Each private bathroom comes with a bathrobe and slippers. Guests of the suites will find a Delta coffee machine in their room. The on-site Sitio Valverde Restaurant and Patio offers a daily menu inspired in traditional Portuguese cuisine. Themed dinners are available, with live Fado music on Tuesdays and Saturdays, while Thursdays feature jazz and bossa nova. In addition, guests can enjoy an afternoon tea or a cocktail in the intimate ambiance of the Patio. Breakfast is served daily between 07:00 and 11:00, and a brunch is available on Sundays, from 12:00 to 16:00 and accompanied by live jazz music. The 24-hour reception can organise all tours and required visits to the city and other places. Transport services, car rental and purchase of tickets for shows or theatres are also available. Rossio Square is a 10-minute walk, as well as D. Maria II National Theatre. Lisbon International Airport is 8.2 km away.
Modern, 4-star 9Hotel Mercy features spacious rooms overlooking old Lisbon and Sao Jorge castle, close to the gay nightlife of Bairro Alto. The larger rooms offer panoramic views over Bairro Alto, Tagus Bridge or Sao Jorge Castle. The air-conditioned rooms were designed by Portuguese architect Miguel Saraiva. Every room has free WiFi and a minibar. The decor is modern, with contrasting colours. A daily breakfast is served at the Lounge Bar. 9Hotel Mercy's terrace bar "In Heaven" is located on the 6th floor and offers panoramic views over Sao Jorge Castle and the Tagus River. Room service is available via the 24-hour front desk. There are also several bars and restaurants within 200 m. Lisbon's Trindade Theatre is 50 m from the 9Hotel Mercy. Rossio Train Station and Baixa/Chiado Metro Station are within 8 minutes' walk. Lisbon International Airport is 9 km away.
BessaHotel Liberdade is located in the heart of Lisbon, right in "Avenida da Liberdade", making it a great choice not only for business stays but also for those deserved vacations. In this area you will find the most prestigious international brands, business centers and the most vibrant gay nightlife in Bairro Alto and Principe Real. The air-conditioned luxurious rooms of BessaHotel are decorated in a vintage style. All rooms have a Bluetooth integrated sound system, a work desk and a satellite/cable flat-screen TV. Some rooms have balconies with views of the city. Featuring a 24-hour reception, BessaHotel provides a business centre and therapeutic massages upon request. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage and laundry facilities. BessaHotel Liberdade is 500 m from Rossio and 700 m from the commercial area of Chiado. The Restauradores Metro Station is 300 m away and Lisbon International Airport is 6 km away.

Cruising Bars in Lisbon

Construction Lisbon

Construction Lisbon

Bear, Dancing, Cruising

Owned by the same group that brings you Woof X, Construction caters to bears of all kinds but welcomes anyone. The club spreads across three floors, with the top floor being a secluded cruising space where you can get the know the guys you've met. The other floors have a modern dance club atmosphere, home to guest DJs and hosting lively parties, bringing ever more exciting concepts to the club.
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Drako.club

Drako.club

Men Only, Cruising

DRAKO caters to the darker side of Lisbon's gay crowd and is a popular cruise and fetish club with a range of facilities for you to try out. With everything from slings to a BDSM zone, DRAKO is full of dark, cruisy corners and even staff without uniforms. There's also adult shop on site and weekly themes to keep things interesting.
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Woof x

Woof x

Men Only, Cruising

Woof X is a place for bears and fetish loving gay guys to meet, enjoy a drink, and explore the darker cruising area at the back of the bar. It's even located in what's known as the bear area of Principe Real. Woof X is busiest in the early hours, so kick off a night on Lisbon's bear scene in an infamous cruise club complete with fetish inspired decor.
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BAR CRU

BAR CRU

Men Only, Cruising

This dedicated and unapologetic cruise bar is the place to be for leather fans and those you just want to hang out with crowds of likeminded guys. The bar describes itself as the hottest gay venue in Lisbon, hosting themed parties each week such as underwear and undressed nights plus plenty of fetish parties. Even the staff get undressed later in the night.
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Lisbon Hotel Deals

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With a themed decor based on Portuguese tiles, the charming My Story Hotel Ouro occupies an 18th century building in the heart of the historic Baixa district of Lisbon. Its outdoor esplanade is on one of Lisbon's traditional pedestrian streets, and is conveniently located to access the gay life of Bairro Alto nearby. Featuring a golden headboard, all air-conditioned rooms have a private bathroom, a Smart TV, safe and free WiFi. They also have a minibar. Communicating rooms are available upon availability. Each room has an elegant decor and some feature views over the surrounding streets. Featuring tasty dishes and a comprehensive cocktail list, the bar and restaurant at My Story Hotel Ouro is a great spot to enjoy traditional Portuguese cuisine or savour a drink. The central location of the hotel allows guests to easily explore the capital city. The reception is open 24-hours a day. Tejo River is around 400 m and offers the ideal setting to enjoy a drink while watching the sunset, in of Commerce Square's summer terraces. Santa Justa Lift is less than 5-minutes walking from the hotel. Baixa/Chiado Metro Station is a few steps from My Story Hotel Ouro, providing access to most of the greater Lisbon area. The historic facade of the Rossio Train Station is within 5 minutes' walking. Lisbon International Airport is 7.6 km away and is accessible via metro.
Located right in the middle of Lisbon's upscale Avenida da Liberdade, the 5-star Valverde boutique hotel features a patio with pool. Free WiFi access is available. The tranquil bedrooms feature strong-coloured walls contrasting with the light-coloured fabrics. They all include sophisticated and functional furniture plus objects from the 1950's. Each private bathroom comes with a bathrobe and slippers. Guests of the suites will find a Delta coffee machine in their room. The on-site Sitio Valverde Restaurant and Patio offers a daily menu inspired in traditional Portuguese cuisine. Themed dinners are available, with live Fado music on Tuesdays and Saturdays, while Thursdays feature jazz and bossa nova. In addition, guests can enjoy an afternoon tea or a cocktail in the intimate ambiance of the Patio. Breakfast is served daily between 07:00 and 11:00, and a brunch is available on Sundays, from 12:00 to 16:00 and accompanied by live jazz music. The 24-hour reception can organise all tours and required visits to the city and other places. Transport services, car rental and purchase of tickets for shows or theatres are also available. Rossio Square is a 10-minute walk, as well as D. Maria II National Theatre. Lisbon International Airport is 8.2 km away.
Modern, 4-star 9Hotel Mercy features spacious rooms overlooking old Lisbon and Sao Jorge castle, close to the gay nightlife of Bairro Alto. The larger rooms offer panoramic views over Bairro Alto, Tagus Bridge or Sao Jorge Castle. The air-conditioned rooms were designed by Portuguese architect Miguel Saraiva. Every room has free WiFi and a minibar. The decor is modern, with contrasting colours. A daily breakfast is served at the Lounge Bar. 9Hotel Mercy's terrace bar "In Heaven" is located on the 6th floor and offers panoramic views over Sao Jorge Castle and the Tagus River. Room service is available via the 24-hour front desk. There are also several bars and restaurants within 200 m. Lisbon's Trindade Theatre is 50 m from the 9Hotel Mercy. Rossio Train Station and Baixa/Chiado Metro Station are within 8 minutes' walk. Lisbon International Airport is 9 km away.
BessaHotel Liberdade is located in the heart of Lisbon, right in "Avenida da Liberdade", making it a great choice not only for business stays but also for those deserved vacations. In this area you will find the most prestigious international brands, business centers and the most vibrant gay nightlife in Bairro Alto and Principe Real. The air-conditioned luxurious rooms of BessaHotel are decorated in a vintage style. All rooms have a Bluetooth integrated sound system, a work desk and a satellite/cable flat-screen TV. Some rooms have balconies with views of the city. Featuring a 24-hour reception, BessaHotel provides a business centre and therapeutic massages upon request. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage and laundry facilities. BessaHotel Liberdade is 500 m from Rossio and 700 m from the commercial area of Chiado. The Restauradores Metro Station is 300 m away and Lisbon International Airport is 6 km away.

Other Cruising Spots in Lisbon

Trombeta Bath

Trombeta Bath

Men Only, Cruising

Trombeta Bath is well known on the gay scene, attracting a reliable crowd of attractive Portuguese men. It's a popular place for tourists to visit to enjoy a modern sauna and meet amazing local guys. The sauna is housed underground, boasting lots of facilities such as a bar, adult cinema, steam-room, cabins, and plenty of dark areas for more secluded cruising.
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Olissipo Sauna

Olissipo Sauna

Men Only, Cruising

Smaller and more secluded than other cruising spots in the city, Olissipo offers a unique experience. It's quite new on the scene but has quickly become a favourite thanks to its range of modern facilities and central location. Meet guys at the bar and follow them to rooms like the dry sauna, jacuzzi, or find a more private cabin. Take full advantage of a professional message service as well as the on-site shop.
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Recommended gay friendly hotels in Lisbon

As an LGBTQ+ traveller, it's important to stay somewhere welcoming, with great value and maybe near to gay venues, and at GayMapper, we have done the hard work for you, curating a list of recommended hotels. In Lisbon, the gay nightlight is clustered around Bairro Alto and Principe Real, so you may prefer to stay in our of our recommended hotels there. Treat yourself to a luxury hotel or stay budget and spend what you save on partying! Check out GayMapper recommendations for gay friendly hotel deals in Lisbon, Portugal. Please support GayMapper by checking out our hotel deals as this helps us to keep the site updated with all this useful information!

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